Peijun Xu

Papers

Total Citations

100

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About

Peijun Xu is a leading researcher in advanced nanomaterials and additive manufacturing, with a focus on developing smart, self-powered sensor systems. Their most-cited work, a 2020 study on 3D-printed piezoelectric boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) nanocomposites, has garnered over 100 citations and represents a breakthrough in creating conformal, self-powered sensors. By engineering tunable interfaces and microarchitectures, Xu demonstrated how 3D printing can precisely control the piezoelectric properties of nanocomposites, enabling flexible sensors that harvest energy from mechanical deformation. This innovation bridges materials science and manufacturing, offering scalable solutions for wearable electronics, structural health monitoring, and biomedical devices. Xu’s research is distinguished by its integration of nanomaterial synthesis, computational design, and additive manufacturing—a trifecta that has positioned them at the forefront of next-generation sensor technology. Their work not only advances fundamental understanding of piezoelectric nanocomposites but also provides a practical pathway for fabricating customizable, energy-autonomous devices. With a growing citation impact and a clear trajectory toward real-world applications, Peijun Xu is a rising authority in the field of functional 3D-printed materials.